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Mississippi death row inmate reverses request for execution, says he wants appeal

JACKSON (AP) — A Mississippi death row inmate has told a judge under oath that he wants to ...

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Gov. Reeves signs bill expanding Mississippi inmates’ work release

JACKSON (AP) — Mississippi will expand a work release program for nonviolent inmates from one county to three ...

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“You couldn’t script it better than that,” McGruder records final out of his final home game

NATCHEZ — Adams County Christian School played host to St. Aloysius Monday evening and walked off the field ...

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Kaiser makes All-Tournament, All-Conference teams, rebounds from career low point

WESSON — Cathedral alumni Chase Kaiser made his first hole-in-one during a competition round of golf, was selected ...

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Vidalia student brings gun to school, prompting lockdown

VIDALIA — A Vidalia High School student reportedly brought a loaded gun to school sending the entire campus ...

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Last week in Natchez: April 4-11, 2022

Not a subscriber? Here is what you missed the week of March 28 to April 3. Visit natchezdemocrat.com/subscriptions/ ...

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Board of Aldermen agenda includes discussion of water rate increase; zoning for medical marijuana

NATCHEZ — The Natchez Mayor and Board of Aldermen meet Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Council Chambers ...

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Lazarus announces he’s running for District 1 county supervisor

NATCHEZ — Mike Lazarus, who served the residents of District 1 in Adams County as its supervisor for ...

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GALLERY: More Easter Egg hunt images from Saturday at Monmouth

Crowds gathered at Monmouth Saturday for an Easter Egg hunt and photos with the Easter Bunny. Above are ...

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THE HUNT IS ON: Scenes from an Easter Egg hunt Saturday in Osceola Park

Osceola Park in Natchez was busy with activities Saturday, including an Easter Egg hunt, arts and crafts, ring ...

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WEATHER UPDATE: Slight risk for severe storms Tuesday

Adams County and Concordia Parish have a slight risk for severe weather Tuesday going into the night, according ...

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OPPORTUNITY AWAITS: Meet Congressman and learn how to start a new business at Alcorn Natchez event

Thursday is an important day in Natchez. It’s the day the Alcorn State University’s Women’s Business Center will ...

Opinion

A down payment on lighting the bridges

In 2016, one of America’s most beautiful vistas went dark.  I am speaking of course about the view ...

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DRUG BUST: Two arrested when over 2,000 ecstasy tablets discovered

NATCHEZ — Adams County Sheriff’s Office deputies discovered over 2,000 Ecstasy tablets and a small amount of marijuana ...

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GALLERY: Back to the Queen’s Room

Forty-five Pilgrimage Garden Club members were in attendance in the newly remodeled Queen’s Room at the Carriage House ...

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Strawberries, anyone?

By Jennie Guido It’s strawberry season, and I’m not mad about it one bit. We’ve gone through two ...

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Anonymous donor issues fundraising challenge, effort benefits Natchez Garden Club historic preservation

By MIMI MILLER Special to The Natchez Democrat NATCHEZ — For the second time within a single year, ...

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Inflation causing delay of Eola development

NATCHEZ — Developers who plan to renovate and reopen the Eola Hotel are going back to the drawing ...

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The Dart: Ferriday woman lives life to enjoy it

FERRIDAY — A window rolled up in a black trailer as Lois Davis looked out. “Hello, how can ...

Sports

Gibson leads Tigers with strong performance at district

FAYETTE — Jefferson County Tiger Charve Gibson led the way at the MHSAA 7-3A District Track Meet Monday ...

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